Administration

Gifted Music School's staff and leadership team are laser-focused on expanding access to the best music lessons in Utah. At Gifted Music School, we nurture students of all ages and skill levels. We are ready to help you work on the most important aspects of becoming the musician you've always wanted to be!

 

Founders

 

 

Senior Leadership

Eugene Watanabe, Executive & Artistic Director
Anna Maxwell, Executive Assistant & Corporate Secretary
 

 

Program Administration

 
Linda Duan, Assistant Artistic Director
Gloria Engle, Preparatory Director
Abby Dreher, Project GRIT Manager
Katherine Baird, Suzuki Program Coordinator
 

 

Development

Kristien McDonald, Interim Director of Development
 
 

 

Student Services Staff

Joey Calkins
Noel Jacobsen
Anna Maxwell
Joanne Rowland
 

 

Office Staff

Trent Allen, Finance Director
 

 

Artistic Staff

Shenae Akagi (Anderson), Conservatory Orchestra Coordinator
Katherine Baird, Preparatory Chamber Music Coordinator
Josh Whisenant, Piano Ensemble Assistant
Shelley Astle, Collaborative Pianist